What do you think, Andre ?" "I think a receipt for the money would be a great thing," answered he.
"But such a demand would arouse his suspicions." "I think not, madame, and I see a way of doing it; have you a maid upon whom you could rely ?" "Yes, I have one." "Good, then give the girl a letter and the notes done up in a separate parcel, and tell her exactly what she is to do.

When she sees the Marquis, let her pretend to be alarmed at the great responsibility that she is incurring in carrying this large sum, and insist upon a receipt for her own protection." "There is sound sense in that," said De Breulh.
"Yes, yes," said the Viscountess, "Josephine will do--as sharp a girl as you could find in a day's journey--and will manage the thing admirably.
Trust to me," she continued, as a smile of hope spread over her face; "I will keep De Croisenois in a good humor; he will confide in me, and I will tell you everything.

But, oh dear! what shall I do without Van Klopen?
Why, there is not another man in Paris fit to stand in his shoes." With these words the Viscountess rose to leave.
"I am completely worn out," remarked she; "and I have a dinner-party to-night.

Good-bye then, until we meet again;" and with her spirits evidently as joyous as ever, she tripped into her carriage.
"Now," said Andre, as soon as they were once more alone, "we are on the track of De Croisenois.

He evidently holds Madame de Mussidan as he holds Madame de Bois Arden.